Molecular visualization means looking at molecular models in order to explore and understand them.
Molecular visualization does not necessarily involve molecular modeling, which means creating molecular models, or changing the composition or configurations of existing models.
Here we will be dealing primarily with models of macromolecules (protein, DNA, RNA, or their complexes). [taken from proteopedia]
Carbon has several allotropes or different forms in which it exists. Interestingly, carbon allotropes span a wide range of physical properties: diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance, and graphite is one of the softest known substances. Diamond is transparent, the ultimate abrasive, and can be an electrical insulator and thermal conductor. Conversely, graphite is opaque, a very good lubricant, a good conductor of electricity, and a thermal insulator. Allotropes of carbon are not limited to diamond and graphite, but also include buckyballs (fullerenes), amorphous carbon, glassy carbon, carbon nanofoam, nanotubes, and others.
A general Polynomial function of degree 4 is given below.
We explore all the possible polynomial functions up to the 4th degree using the tool given below the equation. Here in this tool, we plot the graph of a polynomial by selecting the coefficients.
A polynomial of degree 1 is called a linear polynomial and to get we select a=b=c=0 and vary “d” and “e” and the respective plot is drawn in the graphing area of the tool. from the graph, we can observe the variation of the x-intercept with “d” and “e” variation.
This way one can easily understand the geometrical meaning of different polynomials and find their solutions
The Following is a simple formation using a total of 8 points. The point here is the structure we see when the points are mocing. Does the structure we see really exists?
If you think yes the structure exists, then look at each point by closing all other points and then identify how the structure is really formed. Plenty of such math interactives are used in our courses.
Reflection and refraction occur when the wave speed changes as it enters a new medium. Part of the wave refracts into the new medium, and part of the wave reflects back into the old medium. Play with the following interactives, create your own and share with your friends and others.